Scottish grants available for removing old storage heaters?

MoneySavingMission

Hi
Does anybody know if the government / any companies offer grant assistance while renovating a property with double glazing and removing the old electric storage heaters (don't work at present)
If so, please supply a contact number and let me know your experience.
thanks

Richie-from-the-Boro

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MoneySavingMission

no sorry i mean a company contact number I can contact rather than an individual poster on this site.

does anybody have any experience of doing this recently?

Owain_Moneysaver

Check the Energy Saving Trust website or helplines.

Storage heaters can often be repaired at fairly reasonable cost. There's not much in them to go wrong.

Norman_Castle

Not sure why you need a grant as they are easy to remove. Are you looking for a grant to update them?

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MoneySavingMission

They are ancient and need to be removed.
i want to get a gas supply and then a brand new central heating system. Its this im trying to get grant assistance towards.
anybody recently done this?

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MoneySavingMission wrote: »

They are ancient and need to be removed.
i want to get a gas supply and then a brand new central heating system. Its this im trying to get grant assistance towards.
anybody recently done this?

Why do you believe that there should be some form of financial grant to help you make home improvements?

Oh - I forgot, we are talking about Scotland....

If you’re looking to find out what grants and loans you could benefit from call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 for free, impartial, expert advice, or request a call back.

You can also use our Grants and Discounts Tool to find out what grants and loans may be available to you.

Loans of up to £15,000 are available to owner occupiers who wish to install a variety of measures such as solid wall insulation, double glazing or a new boiler. For a limited time and subject to available funding, applicants can claim a grant of 25% cashback on the cost of their work

Struggling to heat your home? You may be eligible for help under the Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland. You may even qualify for free or subsidised measures under the Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme
You could be eligible for support through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO)

Installing renewables? There is a wide range of renewables support available to help you install or make money from renewable technology

If you are a tenant, find out about the support available for tenants.

Source: Energy Savings Trust

MoneySavingMission

Yes, not just because i'm in Scotland but I know that the governments will offer grants for significant energy improvement works so trying to see if I can get one to help with the large cost of installing a gas supply and brand new central heating system. Also need double glazing installed so costs will add significantly - would be grateful for any grant assistance while improving the energy efficiency.

does anybody have any experience with securing grant assistance in Scotland?

[Deleted User]

Hi,

is this a listed building you are renovating, if not then can't see you getting a grant just to do up your own home, lots of homeowners have their own preferences when moving into a new home and just have to pay up, it's part of the fun.

You've not mentioned the kitchen and bathroom, why not go for them as well.

macman

Is mains gas actually available? E7 is more likely to be installed originally where it is not.

rtho782

Fitting mains gas and a boiler and radiators would be more expensive than just going for an air source heat pump, which would be just as cheap to run as a gas system, and pay for itself over time in RHI payments. It's also much greener.